Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics
Performance, Mechanism and Future Perspectives
- 1st Edition - December 10, 2024
- Latest edition
- Editors: Guowen Song, Rui Li
- Language: English
Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics: Performance, Mechanism and Future Perspectives identifies emerging and critical issues that directly or indirectl… Read more
Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics: Performance, Mechanism and Future Perspectives identifies emerging and critical issues that directly or indirectly influence the protective performance of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPDs), along with important future research directions. The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizes the vital role of respiratory protection provided by PPE (and RPD) in novel infectious respiratory disease control. A wealth of recent research on coronavirus mitigation measures is combined with prior information on infectious diseases, RPDs, and human physiological and psychological responses to make this a fundamental resource on recent advances, innovative perspectives on respiratory protection, and new applications.
The effectiveness of such disease control measures rely greatly on the performance of the RPD, user compliance, and proper use. Only an interdisciplinary approach to this issue can lead to success.
- Combines introductory material on the nature of infectious disease and mechanisms of respiratory protection with cutting-edge research
- Examines the different material properties that lead to successful RPDs, including breathability, comfort, and recyclability
- Explains different methods for RPD test, evaluation, and approval from regulatory agencies worldwide
Researchers and manufacturers working on PPE and RPD
1. Introduction to Respiratory Protection and Overall Structure of the Book
2. The Past and the Future of Infectious Diseases
3. Introduction to the Human Respiratory System and the Mechanisms of How People get Infected by Contagious Viruses
4. Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) History, Category, and Classification for Protection in a Pandemic Environment
5. Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) Performance and Key Issues
6. Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD) Performance Testing Methods and Associated Standards in Different Countries, Comparison and Issues
7. Laboratory simulations: Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Performance Studies for Hazards and Human Physiology
8. Human Subjective Evaluation of Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Wearability, Usability, Function, and Comfort
9. Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Protection Mechanisms, Filtration Efficiency, and Associated Modelling and Predictions
10. Healthcare workers and special populations
11. Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Challenges: Decontamination and Reuse
12. Policies and regulations for Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Conformity Assessment Around the World
13. Political, Social, and Psychological Impact on Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Adoption
14. Sustainability and Environmental Impact of Respiratory Protective Device (RPD) Usage and Disposal
15. Material Perspectives on Respiratory Protection Revolution
16. Pandemic and development of novel Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD)
17. Applications of Sensing and Wearable Technology for Enhanced Performance of Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD)
18. Incorporation of Advanced Technology into Respiratory Protective Devices (RPD)
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 10, 2024
- Language: English
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Guowen Song
Dr Guowen Song lectures in human ecology at the University of Alberta, Canada. His research concentrates on the protection and comfort of textile materials and garments with particular emphasis on the understanding and modelling of heat and moisture transfer in clothing.
Affiliations and expertise
University of Alberta, CanadaRL
Rui Li
Dr. Rui Li is a Research Assistant Professor at Iowa State University, specializing in the interaction between the human body and the environment through clothing systems, with a focus on the development and evaluation of personal protective equipment (PPE). He earned his Ph.D. in Apparel Merchandising and Design from Iowa State University, where he now leads initiatives to design innovative testing devices, develop advanced thermoregulation models for human extremities, and explore smoke contamination mechanisms in PPE. Dr. Li's work is crucial in establishing new testing standards and enhancing the safety, comfort, and functionality of PPE for professions such as firefighting and healthcare. His influential research, supported by significant grants from organizations like FEMA, has significantly advanced textile science, improving occupational safety and public health. Dr. Li's educational background and current academic contributions continue to shape the future of protective clothing design and safety standards.
Affiliations and expertise
Research Assistant Professor Manager for LABS and special projects Laboratories for Functional Textiles and Protective Clothing (LABS) Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management College of Human Sciences Iowa State University, USARead Designing Advanced Respiratory Protective Devices for Pandemics on ScienceDirect